A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women.

If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?

One cannot deny the great role women have played in the world community. My flight was yet another impetus to continue this female contribution.

If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?

More women should actively participate in space flight. There are many well educated women working in the space industry; they are very good candidates.

On Earth, men and women are taking the same risks. Why shouldn't we be taking the same risks in space?